Decrease back disc pain query?
Query by Kel: Lower back disc discomfort question?
Initial uncertain if the proper phrase is “disc” or “disk”. Lengthy story short a couple of months ago I began to have severe reduce back pain. It was an intense sharp stabbing pain with almost like electrical shocks through my body (happened intermittingly).
I went to the Doctor and she said I have ruptured or protruded (one thing) the disc in my reduce back. She wished to do an x-ray but mentioned that x-rays will not display soft tissue. Following the x-ray they truly did not see something and gave me an RX for pain pills and mentioned to take it effortless for a number of weeks and then contact back for an MRI.
Properly I have to wait a week or two to get the MRI now and wondering if anyone has dealt with disc pain and how did you help relieve it? Vicodin ES works to a selected degree– but is not a miracle worker for the discomfort. For me on waking up is the worst, but it genuinely is a downer to deal with discomfort (at times severe) on a continual basis. Is there something to aid with the discomfort until I see the Dr. once again?
Thank you!
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Solution by Anonymous
MY MOM HAS THE Exact same PROBLEMO HAHA Try out Utilizing Pain RELEIF CREAMS, HOT WATER BOTTLE, AND Pain MEDICINE. Maybe LEG CRAMP PM CAN Help.
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Deborah S
14 Nov, 2011
Intervertabral discs sit inbetween each of your vertabra and act as “shock absorbers”, so when you move around your back bones dont rub against each other. The disc is proably best described like ajam donut, its got a firm outer skin, and a softer jelly like subtance in the middle. Excessive strain such as incorrect lifting (does not have to be heavy) can cause the outer surface to rupture and the jelly like surface to protrude out, this is a prolapsed disc. Very painful as you have found out, Treatment is usually painkillers, and gentle mobilization. Do not send yourself to full bedrest, worse think you can do. The pain is worse in the morning because overnight the discs fill with fluid making them big, and putting extra strain on your damaged disc. Over the course of the day, the fluid reduces out of the disc. Few hints to help, dont bend over for extended periods of time eg washing hair over sink, bend your knees when lifting anything. When gettinbg out of bed, roll onto your side first, then push up with elbows to sitting position , sit for a couple of minutes before standing, give the disc time to adjust to new position. Hope this helps.
texastreasure47
14 Nov, 2011
I feel for you. I’ve had back pain for years. Rest helps some, but I also use moist heat along with pain meds to get some relief.
Try to roll out of the bed rather than sitting straight up in bed. I find that this technique helps some. I also try to bend over slowly and touch my toes to release some of the compression.
Hopefully you will get the MRI soon. If the pain becomes too severe, you may need to go to the emergency room to be given stronger pain medications by IV . (I’ve had to do this before too.) If the compression is severe enough, they can also put you in traction for the bulging discs. Been there, done that too !)
Talk to your doctor. You don’t have to suffer and I’m sure your doctor will help you find ways to reduce your pain level even if it means a referral to a pain management specialist.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon,
Tex
kingramsees
14 Nov, 2011
must important do a lot of exercise .and if you have belly try to lose outwith practicing walking a lot standing and pending with striegt leg.eat helthy food with a lot of calcium and vitamins.good luck